APA Writing & Citing Guide

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LinkedIn

LinkedIn profiles can be problematic because some are not available for public viewing!

Non-public LinkedIn Profiles:

If the LinkedIn profile is not viewable by the public (i.e. in a closed group; everyone can't access it), cite it as a form of personal communication.

Public LinkedIn Profiles:

If a profile is public, you can cite it like any other social media status update, using the basic format: Author'sLastName, A. [Albert]. (n.d.) Posts [LinkedIn page]. Retrieved August 29, 2014 from http://www.linked.com/profile...